Name: Rickerby Grange Country House
Address: Portinscale Keswick, Keswick, CA12 5RH, GB

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Sally

No human contact on arrival

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Gordon

We are visiting from Canada . We really enjoyed staying at the property. The host are very nice. The breakfast is excellent. It’s a nice walk to downtown Keswick.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

keith

The room was clean with a comfortable bed, excellent breakfast and very pleasant staff. Free on site parking. A five minute walk to the nearest pub about twenty minutes into Keswick on foot. Excellent location for touring the area. Would recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

John

This property met our needs .
Good parking ,we slept well and the breakfast room was spacious with good food and friendly staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

John

Everything about this I would rate as 5* - except the bed. The bed had a slope (informed to proprietor but no reply yet) which meant for 3 nights I had poor sleep, fighting the slope. As the #1 thing to get right for any stay is the bed, this seriously affected this review and I was even mulling leaving a 2* rating because of that. However, I decided against it as I hope the proprietor will as a result of this review *replace the mattress* for the benefit of others.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Normand

Beautiful bed and breakfast hotel, with a great breakfast and a large variety /selection for options. Room was nice and cozy. Location was excellent and adjacent to the most beautiful town and lake.

Only very minor complaint was the size of the room and bathroom which were a bit small, but that wouldn't stop us from staying again if we had the chance.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Alison

Clean room, no reception / housekeeping but additional items available e.g. tea bags, toilet rolls.
Lovely pre booked cooked breakfast and cereals and yogurt available.
Nice views from my room, but I would have liked black out curtains - personal preference.
Quiet area, easy access to Keswick, lovely team.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Nick

Great location as a base with Keswick only a 20 min walk or 5 minute drive. The room was comfortable with everything you needed and there were spare items such as towels and coffee to help yourself to in communal areas. Breakfast was fantastic and all of the staff we met were so helpful and kind. Will definitely stay again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Christine

Easy self check in. The room was very spacious with full bathroom and toiletries. Also had a hairdryer. The breakfast was excellent 👌 with plenty of choice which you ordered the night before. Staff were helpful and restocked the breakfast table with fruit, juice and yoghurt. I loved the fact that there were mugs on the tables, depicting the Wainwrights! Nice touch. Parking was a bit tight if you returned late, but for one night, it was fine. Would definitely stay again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Mark

Nice clean room, nice staff, easy to check in

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

David

Nice little hotel/B&B with excellent breakfast and on-site parking. We had a door into the garden which looked in need of some TLC but no complaints and happy to recommend

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Jane

Parking was straightforward and easy, breakfast was freshly prepared and tasty

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Mark

Very efficient check in and out. Good position with parking. Staff were lovely. Breakfast a standout

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Lesley

Lovely stay, great breakfast, plenty of parking. Good location with pub around the corner and easy walk into the centre of Keswick. Will definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Sandra

The room was clean with an amazing view and pheasants in the garden :) , easy check in and out. Parking space available. Nice pub nearby and walking paths.
Lovely stay overall

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Leonie

Easy self check-in, good sized room, comfy bed, excellent breakfast, decent sized private parking. Pub nearby.
Perfect for a last minute break.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Abi

excellent smooth stay. nice tasting breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Hannah

Lovely clean and central B&B. Rooms cleaned daily and staff stop to chat.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2026

Suzy

Breakfast was disappointing. Room was clean but nowhere to put toiletries in bathroom and bed very uncomfortable

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Freda

Room warm and clean
Towels good but off white?!
Breakfast good and staff in morning friendly

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Beki

Lovely stay, if I was being picky I'd have loved a bath sheet rather than a bath towel. Room was immaculate and as a line traveller I felt safe.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Laura

Lovely property rooms were clean nd spacious and close to local amenities in Keswick. The staff are fabulous and breakfast is beautiful ❤️ 👌

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Alison

Clean room. Great staff. Lovely breakfast. Great value for money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Michelle

Room was very clean & tidy. Staff were very pleasant & helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Jamie

Absolutely lovely room
Everything that was supposed to be there, was
Swift & easy check in
Lovely polite and courteous staff
Loved our stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2025

David

Room was clean and staff were very nice and freindly. Location was good too.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Tracy

I had an absolutely wonderful experience at this B&B. The property itself is beautifully maintained—cozy, spotless, and full of character. My room was lovely and comfortable with a lovely garden. Dog friendly and lots of parking spaces. The lady who served our breakfast was very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Irene

I enjoyed my wee trip to here, 2 nights. The room was for 3 adults and i though very spacious. Clean and tidy. The room was modern with a lovely ensuite. The view from our room was even more breath taking with the snow on the mountains. Breakfast was amazing and famikyvrun. The wee boys who served us were patient, helpful and polite with a clear understanding of there duties. There is no lift at this property but, it is only one flight of stairs up. I would with no doubt return again if ever in Keswick again. Taxis need to be prebooked as they seem to be busy or not enough for the area.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2025

Darren

Property is a bit dated & I stayed in room 10 which in the morning you can hear the breakfast being prepared at 6:00 in the morning. Heating doesn’t come on till 15:00 at night.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

tessa

Clean spacious room
Breakfast was lovelyvand filling. Just what we needed before walking up catbells

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

John

Parking was excellent on the premises but no ev charging. Everything was wonderful and we thoroughly recommend Rickerby Grange. It was the best we have ever stayed at in this Country.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

DANIEL

A few niggles

Room 6, one side of the mattress was very soft , possibly over worn?!
Toilet seat loose.
Bath drained very slowly.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2025

Iain

Really looking forward to staying here after reading the good reviews. Room we had was quite tired and in need of decoration. Bathroom was really tiny. No storage space but we were only there for one night. Breakfast was okay but not much variety. Did not like being in a seperate dining room. Bed was clean and comfortable. If I ever stayed here again I would request it was not in that room so that we at least had a proper bathroom. Unfortunately could not request a move as property was sold out

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

George

Excellent location for our walking experience.
The breakfasts were lovely, the rooms clean and the staff attentive. For us it ticked all the boxes! Thank you!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Ken

Spacious and well furnished room. Good breakfast.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Peter

Everything nice and clean, lovely breakfast, good location(pub in village does v. filling food), plenty of free parking, wifi good. Bus through the village if you're thinking of an end to end walk, which we did (doesn't run in winter). Would be happy to go back

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2025

Shirley

Enjoyable stay. Room nice and warm. Pleasant staff. Good food. TV too high, could do with lowering.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2025

Joanne

Not the best value for money

room needed a lick of paint,shower room was smallest I’ve ever seen,I am far from a hotel snob I don’t stay in 5* but I just don’t think this place was worth the money I paid £75 a night and wasn’t worth it at all
Couldn’t use the toilet comfortably at all,I’m only 10 stone so I don’t know how anyone larger would get on,shower cramped,had no shampoo in shower room which it said it had so I didn’t bring mine
I just think for what I got it wasn’t value for money walls very thin also,we were in room on top of kitchen so first thing in morning could hear all conversations and microwave dinging constantly as well breakfast was also cold
Bed and pillows comfy and nice area but that was all

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Wish we could have stayed for longer :-)

Self-check in was seamless and the instructions were very clear. The family were very attentive during breakfast times. Great location if you have your own car to explore the north lakes and hiking trails. The room doesn’t get serviced and you don’t get clean mugs for tea etc but there’s a supply of tea and coffee outside at the reception for self-service, which is great. Pub nearby for dinner and the Marina is within a short walking distance. The breakfast time is 8-9, and although that is a bit late for early activities, the family were superbly accommodating and provided us with breakfast at 07.45am so we can leave on time and go to the via ferrata. Really pleased with the service. Thank you for a pleasant stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Helen

Everything was as described. Easy to follow instructions for checking in and ordering breakfast. Lovely that all the family are involved with very polite youngsters helping in the breakfast room. Breakfast choice was great and just what we needed for a day on the hills.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Mark

Enjoyed out stay.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Alma

5 day family holiday

Very friendly, clean abd a lovely breakfast. We will definately stay again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Amanda

Fabulous breakfast.
Comfy bed.
Great location.
Very easy to check in and out.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2025

John

The smallest bathroom I have ever encountered

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Peter

Good option

Comfortable bed, excellent breakfast with good choice.
Good value.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Martin

I liked everything about the property and would happily stay again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Michael

Absolutely suited our needs. good breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Tanya

Had a lovely stay at Rickerby Grange Country house, amazing location and friendly staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Megan

Highly, highly recommend this lovely bed and breakfast in the Lake District. I really appreciated the ease and efficiency of contactless check-in (and the extra tea, coffee and milk packets by the front door). Quiet and clean room with super comfy beds, and a great shower. The breakfast the next morning was exceptional! Will definitely stay here again next time we’re in the area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

Peter

We appreciated their flexibility regarding the breakfast order. The bed was not as comfortable and supportive as we expected.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2025

Ian

No where to hang towels in the bathroom. Very little to non existant interaction with staff. We weren't even asked how the stay had been by the staff we did see.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2025

Wayne

We thought that the property was delightful and ideally located for what we were going to do. The breakfast was well served and presented and very tasty.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Louis

Nice walking break

Really nice place, the room was really nice/clean with a great shower.
The staff at breakfast were really pleasant and attentive but not over attentive.
Breakfast had great choices.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2025

Frieda

Friendly staff lovely breakfast and room was excellent. Our stay was last minute and we were very pleased with our choice. If passing will definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

George

Great location, ideal stay for a hiking trip in the Lakes.
The breakfast is fine, served by some top young lads, ample parking a bonus and very clean.
The room is basic but what more do you need?

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Karen

Comfortable bed. New shower. Easy to find.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2025

John

Very nice staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2025

Tracey

Tranquility

It was such a lovely place to stay, with so much to see & do

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Katherine

Great b&b hotel, clean and spacious room, nice breakfasts, lots to do in the local area and a good pub in the village.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2025

Tracy

Adequate mediocrity

On arrival I found the parking space cramped . No attention to detail. Weeds growing in planters. Could do with decorating and not clean in places . Nobody to greet on arrival. Pleasant enough staff but nobody there and seemed a bit rushed at breakfast like it was a bit of a rush. Just making money? Shower good, room slightly unwelcoming. Windows filthy. On arrival gardener chipping hedge cuttings for 2 hours and I’d gone away to get some peace.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Lukasz

My second stay at Rickerby Grange. This time I stayed in single room which was comfy and quiet as there were no other rooms through the walls. I had a really good night sleep. Bathroom was next door and it wasn’t a problem. Breakfast was tasty. I’ll definitely stay there again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Gareth

Nice central to all surrounding towns

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Jacqueline

Well situated for Keswick ,quiet, clean,comfy rooms,lovely breakfast, friendly staff and excellent communication. What more could you want? A great little place to stay,would definitely stay again!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

One Night Stay

Lovely, Clean and Comfortable B&B, close to Keswick. Friendly staff, decent breakfast. Will book again on my next trip to Keswick

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2025

Zarina

Ideally located in a quiet location.

Very nice, comfortable bed, pleasant staff, the only fault I could give was the cheap condiments with a lovely breakfast, let the meal down, but over all i would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2025

John

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10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

James

Great B&B in a lovely location, 30min walk to Keswick. Beautiful walk to Keswick - take a good torch for nighttime walks to town. the village itself has a nice wee pub and has stunning views. Room was clean with plenty of towels, tea/coffee/milk. Breakfast was fine considering what we paid for our room. lovely breakfast room with efficient and friendly service. Plenty of free parking. We were happy with the lack of interaction with people during checkin - got a security code, then key - very easy. would recommend and will stay again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

Daniel

Really great place. All the members if the family who run the B&B give great service, very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Lovely location and offers everything you need.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Mar 2025

James

I had a very poor night’s sleep. Despite the many positive reviews, the negative ones were unfortunately accurate. The accommodation feels cheaply done—thin walls, an uncomfortable bed with low-quality bedding, and like the walls the towels were very thin. Parking is chaotic, and noise levels are an issue, with little consideration from other guests, even in the early hours.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2025

janice

nice location

Lovely hotel in a perfect location to take a leisurely walk into Keswick you need a torch if it's dark. The breakfast was very nice. We stayed in room 8 a family room the double bed was comfie but the single bed wasnt also the onsuite smelly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Andrew

Great location for hikes in lake district

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Oliver

Lovely guest house in a great spot, just away from Keswick but easy to get to. Room was clean and bed was comfy, my bathroom was a touch small but not a big deal. Breakfast was nice and the server was very attentive!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2025

Richard

The girl who served breakfast (I think she was American) is a credit to your business, extremely efficient, helpful and polite

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Victoria

Lovely stay in this family run b&b.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2025

Aiden

Really enjoyed our stay, the staff were superb and helped us choose how to spend our day. Value for money and if we come back to this area wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Good job!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2025

Victoria

Lovely little overnight stay

Lovely little break for one night away.

Perfect base for walking Cat Bells, throughly enjoyed it.

Accompanied was great, with little touches along the way which made the stay special.

Breakfast was very tasty, nice and hot with good selection.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Jake

Really nice stay, everything was well worked out self service wise, beautiful breakfast and room was nice, only gripe was bed needs to be bigger

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Simonas

Accomodation was very clean, cozy and comfortable, with delicious breakfast options, great staff and situated in a wonderful area

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2025

Tom

Location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2025

Pam

Good short break

Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely room and plenty of choice for breakfast. Would definitely stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2025

Justin

The staff was very kind. Independent check in.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2025

David

This was a one off but it wont be from now on. Very easy to find, owners were very good in communicating prior to the visit and available if queries arose which did not. Easy walk into Keswick, walking boots shoes are suggested (but not essential). All in all we will return to Rickerby Grange again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2025

James

Clean, organised, comfortable, good breakfast

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

Miss

Cute, cosy & clean

This was my fisrt solo trip staying away on my own. The room was perfect and i felt right at home as soon as i entered. Just what i needed after a day of hiking. I can't fault this hotel one bit even if i wanted to. I was so impressed and will be booking again in the future.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

John

Quiet and nice B&B

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Mark

Self check in was excellent, found my room easily instructions were easy. Only thing which was the breakfast it said scan the menu choices there was no scanner but put it in the document tray. Breakfast was good and came quickly. It was hectic but for the amount guests as low season but everything was eventually sorted out as just one person serving she did her best under the pressure! Room was well presented and clean. Bathroom was very clean and modern. For the money I paid I got absolute bargain and highly recommend it to anyone!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2024

Michael

Hidden Gem in the Lakes.

Fantastic stay at this lovely family ran B&B. Check in was a breeze and communicated clearly via email. Plenty of parking on site and a short 2 minute walk to the local village pub which did home cooked meals. Clean well equipped room with a very comfy bed. Pre order breakfast the evening before via booking slip at reception.
Breakfast the following day was freshly cooked and served by a friendly and efficient member of the team. Well worth a stop over if you’re in the lakes and fancy a night or two getaway but still close enough to exploring the local area including Keswick.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Catrin

Would recommend - really comfy beds and very easy.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Alan

Our one night stay.

Would be very happy to stay there again.
Value for money with lovely breakfast.
Happy friendly atmosphere.
Would benefit from shelving in bathroom to put your wash bags on. Also a table/dressing table for ladies to do makeup and hair etc. (Room 5)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Good stay and would return

Nice stay and would go back. Clean, simple room with comfy beds. Warm enough with a big radiator. Good hot shower. Seems enough parking for a car per room. Breakfast was great, with good coffee and attentive staff. 20 minute flat walk into keswick if needed. Be warned, the walls in the rooms are paper thin, to the extent of hearing neighbouring rooms talking, flushing toilets etc. Thanfully for our stay the hotel was \"settled\" by just after 9 and it was ok. I'd recommend taking earplugs incase of a noisy adjoinong room or you'll be in for a rough night. Dissapointingly guests cannot use the electric car charger which would have saved us a hassle of charging in keswick to get home. We would have obviously been happy to pay aswell, sure this could change as demand increases. Easy acces to hotel which was communicated via email.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

ANDREW

Great B&B :)

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2024

PETER

Nice hot breakfast.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2024

Pam

The property seriously needs TLC or a maintenance person bathroom missing 2 light bulbs dark. Shower sealant mouldy. Paintwork on wall marked damp where you hang your clothes surrounding around property not maintained breakfast you could have swam in the oil on the plate and the black pudding smelt off to the extent we decided to avoid breakfast the next morning would not recommend this propy

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Lacks atmosphere on arrival, self check in. Property feels run down and tired looking, entrance overgrown, back garden overgrown. Breakfast average and served between 8-9am which is very early. Comfy beds, walls very thin could hear other guests talking to each other. Not good value for money. Wouldnt return.

4/10

Poor

01 Sep 2024

Kristen

Very tired and unkempt. The outside area is not nice at all. The room was small and cheaply decorated. Needs new skirting boards and interior door to bring it up to a better standard. The sealant round the shower is a mess, as is some of the grouting. Couldn’t get the smart tv to work. Cheap breakfast with small portions. We really wished we had not booked this hotel.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Outstanding service. A real gem of a place.

Absolutely outstanding service and very comfortable room. Everything was clean, the view from the room was 180 degrees of mountains, the food was amazing. But the highlight for me was being served breakfast by the two young sons of the owners, ages maybe 10-14? They were courteous, respectful, hardworking, and did an excellent job. I absolutely LOVE seeing young men engaging with society at that age in such a positive way. A hearty \"well done\" to the boys and to the parents who are training them. I highly recommend Rickerby Grange to everyone.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2024

Joseph

A comfortable stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2024

Debra

Single room review

Booked a single room. It was very small but had sole use of a nice bathroom. Felt room needed a bit more colour and items to make it feel more cosy as everything was white/clinical.
Breakfast was lovely. Some fresh fruit salad/berries would have been nice to add. Owners were great and responded to messages immediately.
Overall nice hotel, good location, easy walk into Keswick

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

Emily

Self check in was seamless and staff very friendly at breakfast.

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2024

Simon

1. Personal service was a joke; for the 1st 3 days of our stay, the only staff we saw were the 3 teenage sons who delivered breakfast; no welcome or follow up until day 4 of our stay.
2. The bathroom was tiny with a 30\" shower module filling most of the space.
3. Free toiletries was a single bottle of hand soap; a bottle of shower gel appeared a day after a phone call to the owner; we bought our own hair shampoo, etc.
4. The mattress was well past it's prime: soft and ridged.
5. Security was a joke with the \"secure code\" sent a day before arrival also being posted on the outside of the front door.
6. Overall a thoroughly misleading description of the facilities and services provided.

Leisure Partner